Severed Witches Fingers – Treat Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• Almonds
• Raspberry jam or red frosting

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir until a dough forms.
5. Shape the dough into finger-sized pieces. Use a knife to make small cuts on the surface of each finger to resemble knuckles. Add an almond at the tip of each finger to resemble a fingernail.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
7. Once cooled, add a small amount of raspberry jam or red frosting to the tip of each finger to resemble blood.
8. Arrange on a spooky platter and serve.

Verdict:

These severed witches fingers are a spooky and fun treat to serve at Halloween parties. The buttery shortbread cookie is delicious, and the raspberry jam or red frosting adds the perfect touch of gore. They’re sure to be a hit with guests of all ages.

Serving Suggestions:

• Serve with other Halloween-themed treats like ghost cupcakes and spider cookies for a festive spread.
• Arrange on a spookily decorated platter with fake spiders and cobwebs for added effect.
• For an extra creepy touch, serve them with a side of “witch’s brew” (green punch).